Per Olov Enquist

Per Olov Enquist (1934–2020) was a Swedish writer. After studying literature at Uppsala University, he worked as a theatre and literary critic as well as a journalist and political commentator. His best-known works include *The Visit of the Royal Physician*, *The Book about Blanche and Marie*, *Captain Nemo’s Library* and *The Book of Parables*. His autobiographical book *A Different Life* received Sweden’s August Prize. Enquist also wrote successfully for children; his first children’s book, *Grandfather and the Wolves*, was published in 2003.